Monday, May 30, 2011

Chocolate Penuche

March 3, 1991


2 c. sugar
1 c. half and half
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 T. light corn syrup
1/2 t. salt
2 T. oleo
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Combine sugar and half and half with salt in a 2 qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook until mixture comes to a soft ball stage(236*) Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool to lukewarm without stirring. Beat candy until it thickens and looses luster. Quickly stir in nuts and spread into an 8" buttered pan. Cool and cut. Makes 1/1/4 lb.

Debbie and I are getting our chocolate fix and watching movies.

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The taxidermist takes only your skin.